Photo By Lance Cpl. Jerrick J. Griffin | Marines and sailor with 1st Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine...... read more read more
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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - The sun was barely breaking into the horizon, but they were already in formation and preparing their gear, getting ready for what through the lay ahead.
More than 300 Marines and sailors with 1st Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group conducted a 12-mile hike through the rolling hills here, Jan. 27.
The purpose of the hike was to get all the service members together and build camaraderie between the companies within the battalion.
Five minutes before they stepped off the entire battalion stood up to get their packs on their backs. They then departed on their hike around 22 Area. The route was flat with several massive hills throughout the 12 miles.
“Let’s go Marines. You got it, you’re all doing good.” screamed Lt. Col. Michael Murchison, battalion commander of 1st Supply Bn.
A few more miles into the hike fatigue could been seen on some of the Marines faces, but they pushed on. ‘There are only a few miles left,’ could be heard throughout the battalion as they made their way towards the end of the hike. Approximately four hours later every Marine and sailor walked to the parade deck with relief, the hike was finally over. Everyone made it through without a problem. The companies formed up, dropped their packs and waited.
“When you receive the command form a school circle around the battalion commander,” all of the platoon sergeants said to their Marines. Everyone charged forward giving out a loud war cry.
“Good job out there Marines,” said Murchison. “I can say the hike was challenging, but everyone made it through without a problem.”
Sgt. Maj. Carri Belle, battalion sergeant major, 1st Supply Bn., also added “The Marines did a great job. I give 100 percent and they give 100 percent back.”
| Date Taken: | 01.27.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 02.02.2012 20:21 |
| Story ID: | 83260 |
| Location: | CAMP PENDLETON, CA, US |
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